Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 4, 2024

The role of a medical assistant is diverse, encompassing a broad range of tasks and responsibilities in the healthcare industry. From clinical procedures to administrative duties, the expertise of a medical assistant is essential in ensuring the smooth functioning of medical offices, clinics, and hospitals.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 14, 2024

Medical Assistants play a vital role in the delivery of efficient and effective healthcare services. As valuable members of healthcare teams, they contribute to the smooth functioning of medical practices by providing essential support to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

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Northwest Career College

AUGUST 7, 2024

Medical Administrative Assistants are the backbone of healthcare facilities in terms of administration. With their skills, they keep things organized in a medical office. They manage patient appointments, files, and records while assisting various clinical healthcare professionals.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 31, 2024

The right medical billing software streamlines this process, making it quicker and more accurate. The added efficiency gives you more time for patient care and reduces administrative headaches.  This article breaks down chiropractic medical billing software. It updates patient records with insurance changes automatically.

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Northwest Career College

MAY 20, 2024

Medical assistants are a group of professionals who work in medical facilities. They play an important role in the healthcare industry by blending administrative aspects with clinical duties to ensure the smooth running of these medical facilities. This article is valuable to anyone wishing to be a medical assistant.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 7, 2024

Experience is one of the most invaluable assets in the healthcare field, and participating in a hands-on externship as a medical assistant is a crucial stepping stone in building a successful career.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

A successful career in the healthcare industry often begins with versatile and high-demand roles, such as Medical Assistants. Due to their flexibility and valuable contribution to patient care, Medical Assistants are sought after by medical practices, healthcare facilities, and clinics. Let’s get started.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 22, 2024

Medical Assistants play a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem, offering vital support in various clinical and administrative tasks, and working closely with physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals.

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Mobius MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, managing a successful medical practice in 2024 will require lots of work beyond the EMR. You must maintain an online presence, manage scheduling, and securely communicate with patients. Here are 6 of our favorite medical practice software tools in 2024, each with a different purpose.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 8, 2024

The primary healthcare sector often serves as the first point of contact for patients seeking medical care. At the forefront of these essential services are Medical Assistants, dedicated professionals who handle diverse tasks and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of clinical operations.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 28, 2020

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. True Story: An employee at one New England medical practice stayed after hours to search patient records for gossip on her neighbor. […]. Illegal copying is prohibited.

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Electronic Health Reporter

MAY 9, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Healthcare organizations know just how important it is to comply with the HIPAA Privacy Rule to protect sensitive and unstructured data such as patient records, scripts, discharge summaries, medical forms, authorizations, prescriptions, and insurance claims.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. patient records can be to use, a number of doctors are saying the technology has made them better caregivers. Our friends at Belitsoft (a medical software development company) have brought you answers to some important questions.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 11, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians are indispensable members of the healthcare industry, ensuring the safe and efficient dispensing of medications and contributing to the overall well-being of patients. As healthcare continues to evolve, efficient and competent Pharmacy Technicians are more in demand than ever before.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 22, 2023

Just this year alone, we’ve seen some of the largest and most alarming healthcare data breaches in history, including those related to the American Medical Collection Agency, insurer Dominion National, and Inmediata Health Group, just to name a few. Cybersecurity is on the rise in the healthcare industry.

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 11, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the increasingly important role of Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacies, discuss their expanded responsibilities, and explore how our Pharmacy Technician program at Northwest Suburban College sets the stage for success in this dynamic healthcare profession.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

This article aims to provide an overview of athenaCollector, its features, benefits, pricing structure, and how it compares to competitors in the market. It is a comprehensive solution designed to improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and patient engagement for medical practices.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 27, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the core tasks that make up a dental assistant’s day. These activities are vital for the smooth operation of any dental practice and for maintaining high standards of patient care. Detailed and up-to-date records ensure that each patient receives proper care.

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CollaborateMD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) found that  73%  of patients feel the healthcare system failed them in at least one way. Some patients disliked the cost of medical care. The common theme of these complaints was that providers don’t understand patients’ concerns.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Achieving a fulfilling and successful career in the medical field is a dream for many. Among various healthcare professions, becoming a Pharmacy Technician is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in patients’ lives. A Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in the field of pharmaceutical services.

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Arkenea

AUGUST 15, 2024

EMR (Electronic Medical Records) are the backbone of healthcare organizations. EMR software conveniently offers access to medical records, helps with appointments, and generates billing. EMR API integration acts as a gamechanger for the electronic medical records software.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this article, we will explore the essential roles and responsibilities of Dental Assistants, illustrating the impact they have on modern dentistry and the patient experience. This includes taking patients’ dental and medical history, providing pre- and post-operative instructions, and assisting in dental emergencies.

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DrChrono

APRIL 17, 2017

As stated in my previous article, teledermatology and telemedicine is an emerging field with a lot of potential. There is no doubt that iPads are already very popular with physicians, who use them for a number of reasons ranging from viewing medical images to entering notes in an electronic patient record (EHR).

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ACMA Blog

JUNE 25, 2024

Engagement in Prior Authorization: Duties and Training INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. It ensures that what the patient receives is medically appropriate for their situation.

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Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article summarizes the best EHR software in 2024. Many organizations adopt Epic because it provides a comprehensive system for managing patient records, scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows. Here’s some good news to brighten your day: many doctors feel that EHR systems improved their product performance in 2024.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 7, 2024

Dental Assistants play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of dental practices, working closely with dentists and other dental professionals to deliver quality care to patients. – Medical Records: Maintaining accurate and updated patient records, ensuring the confidentiality and security of the information.

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ACMA Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

INTRODUCTION: The prior authorization (PA) process is critical in providing some patients with their medically necessary products. It is the insurance or payers’ way of controlling costs by approving or denying certain medications, procedures, or devices that may not usually be covered or is on a higher tier on the formulary.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

One reason is because a medical data breach is more valuable than a hack of, say, consumers’ credit card identities. Since HIMSS18, Apple has expanded its footprint and collaborations in health, with hospitals, tech developers, and patients. There will be a slew of data security solutions to evaluate at this conference.

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Medical Advantage

JULY 17, 2024

Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are digital versions of patients’ healthcare charts, designed to securely store health information in a centralized and easily accessible format. These systems provide ready access to a cohesive record of patient information that can be updated in real time.

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Medical Advantage

JUNE 20, 2024

EHR systems are digital versions of a patient’s medical chart, offering a comprehensive, real-time view of their health information. Unlike traditional paper records, EHRs can be securely – and instantly – shared across authorized healthcare providers and organizations, thanks to sophisticated EHR systems.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 8, 2024

Here’s a brief overview of athenahealth features for each platform: Electronic health record s (EHR): Improves clinical outcomes in practices and hospitals, where healthcare providers can view their daily operations through the lens of a robust EHR service. One of the standout features of athenaClinicals is its intuitive interface.

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Health Populi

JULY 23, 2019

There are about 55 million patient records held by the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS). Their monetary value to private sector companies would be £5 billion and nearly that much in patient benefits. Add in value for patient outcomes, and the total approaches £10 billion.

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